Nostalgia: Kevin Maas

GatorPie · 05-03-2020, 06:17 AM

I saw this on eBay and had to buy it. After a massive bidding war, I was the lucky winner at $5.50.

When I was 14 years old, this was the hottest card in the universe, as Maas was crushing homers and appeared to be the next legendary Yankee. He set the record for the fewest at bats (72) to hit his first 10 homers.

It was short lived, as I believe he couldn't hit a curveball.

I know any collectors over 40 remember him and this card well.

solt0131 · 05-03-2020, 06:34 AM

Love it. If I'm not mistaken, Sam Horn was as hot as Maas at the time. Big Red Sox boomer like Maas. Todd Benzinger was also another one in that time who's stuff was hot.

ExpFacilitators · 05-03-2020, 06:35 AM

Solid nostalgia. I remember that card for sure. Ryan Klesko too

ExpFacilitators · 05-03-2020, 06:36 AM

And Greg Jeffries

GatorPie · 05-03-2020, 06:37 AM

I think Klesko and Jeffries ended up with HOF careers compared to Maas.

chilly55 · 05-03-2020, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by solt0131

Love it. If I'm not mistaken, Sam Horn was as hot as Maas at the time. Big Red Sox boomer like Maas. Todd Benzinger was also another one in that time who's stuff was hot.

Let's not forget that 92 Fleer Rookies Sensations Phil Plantier card. I way over paid for a few of those back in '92. After his '91 season with an OPS of 1.034 he seemed destined for stardom.

bhmgatech · 05-03-2020, 06:39 AM

remember getting one of his minor league cards and thinking one day it will be worth a fortune.

Ferg1945 · 05-03-2020, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorPie

I saw this on eBay and had to buy it. After a massive bidding war, I was the lucky winner at $5.50.

When I was 14 years old, this was the hottest card in the universe, as Maas was crushing homers and appeared to be the next legendary Yankee. He set the record for the fewest at bats (72) to hit his first 10 homers.

It was short lived, as I believe he couldn't hit a curveball.

I know any collectors over 40 remember him and this card well.

I hope you have it in hand. We got some ruthless people in the world.

GatorPie · 05-03-2020, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

I hope you have it in hand. We got some ruthless people in the world.

Hehe, yes I got it in the mail yesterday and was jumping up and down.

However, I've never understood why people want to throw their money away. That's a recent grade, and it cost someone at least 3 times what I paid to grade it. Why the hell would you send that card in?

Oh well. I'll happily add it to my collection.

Ferg1945 · 05-03-2020, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorPie

Hehe, yes I got it in the mail yesterday and was jumping up and down.

However, I've never understood why people want to throw their money away. That's a recent grade, and it cost someone at least 3 times what I paid to grade it. Why the hell would you send that card in?

Oh well. I'll happily add it to my collection.

Even in a bulk submission... the actual value isn't worth grading fees/shipping etc.

Someone will buy it... 1990 Upper Deck BGS 9.5 Complete set!! Documentaries are made about things like this.

MJRaider · 05-03-2020, 07:57 AM

The Jasson worshipers should jump in this thread.

REGGIE206 · 05-03-2020, 08:00 AM

Yes.. I remember landing that card in a pack and I thought I would get to retire early. I guess I was wrong.. lol.

That card was extremely HOT when it came out.

HarryLime · 05-03-2020, 09:32 AM

I bought his Leaf rookie in PSA 10 a few years ago. I still remember rifling through my LCS's "common" monster box of 1990 Fleer picking out all of his 2-player rookie cards. The owner caught on and was like "Really?"

He basically gave me a few copies if I went though all his boxes and dug everything he had out for him. I thought it was the score of a lifetime. I may have negotiated a can of orange soda to be thrown in to complete the deal.

Arthur

BlowoutBuzz · 05-03-2020, 09:36 AM

And yet landing a 9.5 out of that release ain't easy ... 2,500 out of nearly 16,000 for entire set. (Only 75 10s of both types.)

Portocuba · 05-03-2020, 11:13 AM

Remember when everyone was talking about Ruben Sierra being the next Ronald Acuna Jr. I think that’s how I remember it!

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seablaster · 05-03-2020, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryLime

I thought it was the score of a lifetime. I may have negotiated a can of orange soda to be thrown in to complete the deal.

That depends...was it Sunkist or Fanta?

dashcol · 05-03-2020, 11:24 AM

This is exactly why I try and not buy into the hype. How many of the guys whose PSS 10 RCs from 2017-2020 that go for hundreds will be like this Mass in 20 years. I would say most of them.

For every Trout there will be 100 Kevin Maas’.

mcwildcats · 05-03-2020, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorPie

I saw this on eBay and had to buy it. After a massive bidding war, I was the lucky winner at $5.50.

When I was 14 years old, this was the hottest card in the universe, as Maas was crushing homers and appeared to be the next legendary Yankee. He set the record for the fewest at bats (72) to hit his first 10 homers.

It was short lived, as I believe he couldn't hit a curveball.

I know any collectors over 40 remember him and this card well.

Man, this hits home so well as I think '90 is the first year I really got into cards as a kid. Absolutely loved UD. Maas was definitely on fire for a time back in the day. I really loved the look of '90 Score but could never find it around me. Had all the UD, Topps, Donruss, and Fleer I wanted. Thought '90 Score was very limited at the time...

LCM1223 · 05-03-2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by solt0131

Sam Horn. Todd Benzinger

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Originally Posted by ExpFacilitators

Ryan Klesko too

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Originally Posted by ExpFacilitators

Greg Jeffries

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Originally Posted by chilly55

Phil Plantier

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Ruben Sierra

I can see this is about to turn into another "name some of the biggest busts you can remember" threads so to save everyone some time...

Matt LaPorta
Brien Taylor
Kevin Mass
Joba Chamberlain
JD Drew
Dice-K
Mark Prior
Matt Bush
Todd Van Poppel
Ruben Sierra
Mark Appel
Travis Snider
Billy Rowell
Gregg Jefferies
Dustin Ackley
Dom Brown
Danny Hultzen
Bubba Starling
Josh Vitters
FMart
Austin Jackson
Justin Upton
BJ Upton
Shelby Miller
Gordon Beckham
Dylan Bundy
Mitch Einertson
Matt Tuiasosopo
Chris Coghlan
Brett Lawrie
Reid Brignac
JP Arencibia
JP Crawford
Homer Bailey
Trey Ball
Braden Shipley
Dillon Gee
Jeff Samardzija
Jesse Biddle
Darin Ruf
Gregory Polanco
Pedro Alvarez
Donovan Tate
Jeff Francouer
Jeremy Hermida
Felix Pie
Bobby Borchering
Michael Burgess
Mike Olt
Tim Beckham
Matt Garza
Brandon Wood
Chris Marrero

ThoseBackPages · 05-03-2020, 11:55 AM

great pickup!

BigL7370 · 05-03-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dashcol

This is exactly why I try and not buy into the hype. How many of the guys whose PSS 10 RCs from 2017-2020 that go for hundreds will be like this Mass in 20 years. I would say most of them.

For every Trout there will be 100 Kevin Maas’.

But Maas was never a top prospect - he was a AAAA guy who got an opportunity to play in the big leagues; all the hype might have been nuts but he was 25 in his ‘magical’ rookie season.

Triphunter · 05-03-2020, 12:30 PM

I remember Todd Zeile’s cards going for a decent bit for a while around that time.

dashcol · 05-03-2020, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigL7370

But Maas was never a top prospect - he was a AAAA guy who got an opportunity to play in the big leagues; all the hype might have been nuts but he was 25 in his ‘magical’ rookie season.

Very true. Just like Judge and Alonso. Judge was 25 his rookie year, Alonso was 24. Both those players had no hype as prospects and big hype after call up based on performance. Judge was a four year minor league player who got the call based on injuries and lit it up for a year. He would probably be a good comparison to Maas, and his prices have already plummeted from where they were as well.

Maybe Alonso will be next, especially with not being able to play this year so far.

HarryLime · 05-03-2020, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LCM1223

I can see this is about to turn into another "name some of the biggest busts you can remember" threads so to save everyone some time...

Matt LaPorta
Brien Taylor
Kevin Mass
Joba Chamberlain
JD Drew
Dice-K
Mark Prior
Matt Bush
Todd Van Poppel
Ruben Sierra
Mark Appel
Travis Snider
Billy Rowell
Gregg Jefferies
Dustin Ackley
Dom Brown
Danny Hultzen
Bubba Starling
Josh Vitters
FMart
Austin Jackson
Justin Upton
BJ Upton
Shelby Miller
Gordon Beckham
Dylan Bundy
Mitch Einertson
Matt Tuiasosopo
Chris Coghlan
Brett Lawrie
Reid Brignac
JP Arencibia
JP Crawford
Homer Bailey
Trey Ball
Braden Shipley
Dillon Gee
Jeff Samardzija
Jesse Biddle
Darin Ruf
Gregory Polanco
Pedro Alvarez
Donovan Tate
Jeff Francouer
Jeremy Hermida
Felix Pie
Bobby Borchering
Michael Burgess
Mike Olt
Tim Beckham
Matt Garza
Brandon Wood
Chris Marrero

Under no definition anywhere are Jefferies and Sierra "busts."

Arthur

jrosales · 05-03-2020, 01:21 PM

Matt Nokes too

05-03-2020, 06:17 AM	#1
GatorPie Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 1,199	Nostalgia: Kevin Maas I saw this on eBay and had to buy it. After a massive bidding war, I was the lucky winner at $5.50. When I was 14 years old, this was the hottest card in the universe, as Maas was crushing homers and appeared to be the next legendary Yankee. He set the record for the fewest at bats (72) to hit his first 10 homers. It was short lived, as I believe he couldn't hit a curveball. I know any collectors over 40 remember him and this card well.

05-03-2020, 06:35 AM	#3
ExpFacilitators Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rock Chalk Posts: 2,617 1958snap	Solid nostalgia. I remember that card for sure. Ryan Klesko too __________________ Soccer and Prizm low-numbered and/or PSA 10s of: Thunder, pacers, JJJ, Giannis, Jokic.

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05-03-2020, 08:00 AM	#12
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05-03-2020, 06:34 AM	#2
solt0131 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,143 PghSportsCards	Love it. If I'm not mistaken, Sam Horn was as hot as Maas at the time. Big Red Sox boomer like Maas. Todd Benzinger was also another one in that time who's stuff was hot.

05-03-2020, 06:37 AM	#5
GatorPie Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 1,199	I think Klesko and Jeffries ended up with HOF careers compared to Maas.

05-03-2020, 06:39 AM	#7
bhmgatech Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: GA Posts: 909	remember getting one of his minor league cards and thinking one day it will be worth a fortune.

05-03-2020, 07:57 AM	#11
MJRaider Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 218	The Jasson worshipers should jump in this thread.

05-03-2020, 09:32 AM	#13
HarryLime Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Spaceball 1 Posts: 4,794	I bought his Leaf rookie in PSA 10 a few years ago. I still remember rifling through my LCS's "common" monster box of 1990 Fleer picking out all of his 2-player rookie cards. The owner caught on and was like "Really?" He basically gave me a few copies if I went though all his boxes and dug everything he had out for him. I thought it was the score of a lifetime. I may have negotiated a can of orange soda to be thrown in to complete the deal. Arthur

05-03-2020, 11:13 AM	#15
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05-03-2020, 11:24 AM	#17
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,818	This is exactly why I try and not buy into the hype. How many of the guys whose PSS 10 RCs from 2017-2020 that go for hundreds will be like this Mass in 20 years. I would say most of them. For every Trout there will be 100 Kevin Maas’. __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

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